About live attenuate d
Live attenuated varicella-zoster vaccine
Used for
- Prevention of shingles in eligible adults.
- Prevention of shingles-related nerve pain.
Usual adult dose
One dose injected under the skin; routine recommendations vary by country and individual eligibility.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain, redness, swelling, or itching
- Headache
- Rash
- Fever
Important warnings
- Not for people with severely weakened immune systems or certain immune-suppressing treatments.
- Avoid during active shingles or significant fever.
- Do not give during pregnancy; avoid pregnancy for three months afterward.
- Rarely, the vaccine virus can spread from a rash to susceptible people.
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy. Avoid pregnancy for three months after vaccination.
Breastfeeding
Ask a healthcare professional; safety during breastfeeding is not well established.
Interactions
- Immune-suppressing medicines can make vaccination unsafe or reduce its effect.
- Antiviral medicines against herpes viruses may reduce vaccine effectiveness.
- Other vaccines may be given at different times; timing guidance varies.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.